School Counselor
278 va sharedHenrico, VA
$26,103.60 - $55,565.00APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
School Counselor
278 va sharedHenrico, VA
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Occupations
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCounselors, All OtherMental Health CounselorsIndustries
Elementary and Secondary SchoolsEducational Support ServicesAdministration of Education Programs$26,103.60 - $55,565.00
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Job Description:
RequiredCertificates and Licenses Appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor Certification Required Residency Requirements This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 private schoo l, Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA). The mission of Grand Canyon Private Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration the School Counselor promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Helps all students: Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force) Apply academic achievement strategies Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills Focuses students and families on college and career readiness; Meets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options; Delivers classroom instruction based on student success standards; Reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students; Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan and audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies; Assist students in course placement including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and pathways to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities; Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans; Provides short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary; Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents; Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development; May advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings; Focuses students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness; Ability to travel up to 5% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement School Counselor License Ability to clear required background check OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a teacher Experience with distance learning Advanced coursework in counseling and administration Master's degree in school counseling Experience in a customer service environment. Experience with Local, State, and Federals laws and mandated reporting Experience in a private or charter school environment preferred Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the salary range to be $26,103.60 - $55,565.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience,
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$26,103.60 - $55,565.00
Experience level
Senior
Location
Henrico, VA
Occupation
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Industry
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Posted
today
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